Legionella risk assessments are now a legal requirement
For many landlords this may be the first time that you have heard about the Legislation and you may be unsure what is required to fulfil your legal obligations. The table below may help to answer this question for you:-
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Gas Safety Check
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EPC
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Legionella Control
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Legal Requirement
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Enforcing Body
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Health & Safety Exec
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Trading standards
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Health & Safety Exec
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Potential Imprisonment
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Substantial Fines
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£1000’s
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£200
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£1000’s
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Can anyone die or become seriously ill if you fail in your duties
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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